Embroidery Project II
Running time: September 2007 - December 2008
This time around we decided on a more *ahem* useful theme for the project!Embroidered items can include hats, gloves, blankets, stockings, cloaks, anything that you use to keep you warm. These and the embroidery on them should be researched and documented as well as possible, as we are interested in promoting research just as much as the embroidery itself!...

3.8.08

Cloak pictures

I am finally able to post pictures of the cloak with the outlining finished.It's being held a little crooked here, but you can see most of the design.

Here is what it looks like without being held out. It's a bit difficult to see what the design is.

The original plan was to fill the design using red silk. We now have the silk, but he is not sure if he wants it filled or not now that he's seen the outline. I decided to do a bit of a test to show him what it would look like. This is the test I finished this evening. I want him to see it in natural light before making any decision. I'm not sure myself what will look better, but I tend to lean towards filling it.

...The embroidery should also be done at least 50% in a medieval stitch not normally used by you.

This time around the project challenge is open to everyone, so please email us to be put on the list of participants and to be invited to join the project blog!And keep in mind that the challenge isn't limited to one item per person, if you've got the motivation feel free to make more!